Taxation

Master of Science in Taxation

Graduate Program Coordinator: Dale Bandy
BA 435, (407) UCF-2964 or UCF-2871.
E-mail: dbandy@bus.ucf.edu

The Master of Science in Taxation degree program provides candidates with an opportunity to specialize in taxation. The program emphasis is on the preparation of individuals for careers as professional accountants in public practice, government, and industry. This program satisfies the requirements of the State Board of Accounting to qualify for the CPA examination. The Master of Science in Taxation degree is awarded upon completion of a graduate program with a minimum of 30 semester hours. The program consists of 18 hours of required graduate tax courses and 12 hours of restricted electives. Electives are selected with the assistance and approval of the adviser. Required courses and available electives are described below.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses—18 Semester Hours
TAX 5015 Federal Income Tax II (3 hours)
TAX 6065 Seminar in Tax Research (3 hours)
TAX 6135 Seminar in the Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (3 hours)
TAX 6205 Seminar in Taxation of Partnership Income (3 hours)
TAX 6405 Seminar in Taxation of Estates, Gifts, and Trusts (3 hours)
TAX 6845 Seminar in Tax Planning (3 hours)

Restricted Elective Courses—12 Semester Hours
A total of 12 semester hours of electives must be selected with adviser approval. Master of Science in Taxation electives may be selected from either the required courses or any category of elective courses available in the Master of Science in Accounting degree program (other than the 18 semester hours of tax courses listed above).

Foundation Core—49 Semester Hours
The courses included in the foundation core are listed under the Master of Science in Accounting degree requirements. A recent UCF accounting undergraduate degree satisfies the foundation core requirement. Other recent related business administration course work may partially or fully satisfy this requirement. Any deficiencies must be satisfied before advanced course work can be taken.

Examination
Satisfactory completion of the end-of-program comprehensive examination is required.

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 Semester Hours




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